Salary guide · Seaham
How much does a principal earn in Seaham?
Average base salary in Seaham
£77,900 per year
per year in Seaham · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Seaham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Seaham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seaham This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Selkirk | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sevenoaks | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Shaftesbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Seaham is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Seaham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Seaham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Seaham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Seaham it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Seaham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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